Standalone Portable PIC Programmer

Standalone Portable PIC Programmer

The Portable PIC Programmer is a new standalone, more adaptable version of Kanda's long established Hand Held PIC Programmer. It builds on Kanda's keep it simple philosophy and so it is really easy to use, whilst allowing greater flexibility.

It has 32 program slots that are loaded from the PC with distinct target information, including different PIC microcontrollers, code and data, configuration bytes, programming voltage and slot title. Once loaded, it can be used anywhere, the ideal standalone PIC programmer. Just select the correct program slot using the keypad and display and press Program button.

It includes a charging circuit for the rechargeable 9V PP3 battery fitted, and is supplied with a 15V wall transformer. It can power target circuit if required.

Portable Programmer Operation

1. Load from PC via USB using Kanda interface
2. Take it with you
3. On site, select correct target using LCD, keypad and scroll arrows
4. Plug into target and press Program
5. Check result on LCD
6. That's it, job done - on to next job
7. Plug in to recharge battery using mains/wall transformer supplied

Who is it for?
The Portable PIC Programmer is ideal for anyone who needs to quickly and easily update PIC microcontroller firmware in a variety of different equipment. This could be

• Production technicians who need to customise products or deal with different product lines
• Software developers who need to try various firmware versions on site
• Service engineers who have to service a mixture of equipment
• Maintenance engineers who need to update a range of machinery

In fact, it is ideal for any firmware update in situations where a laptop is too cumbersome or complicated for the job.

Technical Information

• Windows OS: Win 2000, XP, Vista and 7 - 32 and 64-bit
• PC Interface: USB adapter included
• Dimensions: 125 x 70 x 25mm (4.8 x 2.6 x 1 inch)
• Weight: 130g (4.5oz)
• Power: Includes charger circuit and 9V rechargeable battery. 15V power unit/wall transformer included
• RoHS compliant
• Capacity: 32 program slots, each of 256KB, to store code, data and configuration, PIC microcontroller, title and programming options

PIC Microcontroller support

• PIC16Fxxx: All except PIC16F5xx, PIC16F630, PIC16F676, PIC16F716
• PIC18Fxxx: All PIC18Fxxx and PIC18Fxxxx microcontrollers
• PIC18LFxxx: All PIC18LFxxx and PIC18LFxxxx microcontrollers
• PIC18FxxJxx: All PIC18FxxJxx microcontrollers
• PIC18FxxKxx: All PIC18FxxKxx microcontrollers (9V VPP)

Package Contents

• Portable Programmer unit
• 15V Power supply unit/wall transformer
• USB PC interface
• Software CD
• 10-way cable
• 6-way flying lead adapter

Standalone PIC Programmer Software

Install the software from the CD supplied and plug in the USB interface included in the kit and the USB drivers will be installed automatically.
Connect the programmer to the USB interface and run the software to read the progammer contents. The contents of each slot is displayed in a list with its number, title, target PIC and filename. You can edit existing slots or add new slots up to the maximum of 32, but only 1 slot actually has to be loaded.

As well as setting target PIC microcontroller and files, each slot can have different programming method (LVP or HVP), 3.3V or 5V VCC and different options.
Click New or Edit Program button to load the programmer.

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Selecting Program Slot
The portable programmer has a keypad and LCD display.

Keypad Layout

Either enter the program slot number as 3 digits eg 003, and press Select or use up and down arrows to scroll to required slot and press Select. Empty slots show as Not Available, otherwise slot number and title are shown on LCD.

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Programming the target
Plug the programmer into your target PIC microcontroller circuit, using the 6-way flying leads supplied, or use an adapter for other interfaces such as ICD2 RJ11. Then just press Program button. Programming progress or errors are shown on LCD screen.